Winter beans

Published: 11 Jan 2019 19:01 BdSTUpdated: 11 Jan 2019 19:01 BdST

Not having a piece of land of his own has not daunted farmer Rahim Mia of Manikganj's Shingair. He has been harvesting beans on leased land on condition that he share half the profits from his yield with the landowner. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Rahim Mia selectively picks beans that are ripe for sale as a number of his produce are yet to become edible. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The harvest is good, says Rahim Mia. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Bean flowers bloom in Rahim Mia's farmland. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

It will be sold in the wholesale market for around Tk 500 to Tk 600. Half the profits - usually around Tk 200-300 - will go to the landlord. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

It will be sold in the wholesale market for around Tk 500 to Tk 600. Half the profits - usually around Tk 200-300 - will go to the landlord. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Beans are placed in a sack to be carried to the market. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Rahim Mia selectively picks beans that are ripe for sale as a number of his produce are yet to become edible. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Beans will grow throughout the winter as flowers still blossom in some plants. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi